Oxfordshire Trip Overview
The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries. Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let us take you on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning scenery, combining the best of the North and South Cotswolds.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries. Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let us take you on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning scenery, combining the best of the North and South Cotswolds.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St Mary’s Church, Church Place, Bampton OX18 2LY England
Our first stop is in the charming market town of Bampton, famed for being the location for the village scenes in Downton Abbey. Time to visit pretty St Marys Church and see the cottages and houses which featured in this popular TV series:
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Kelmscott Manor, Off A417 Lechlade, Kelmscott GL7 3HJ England
We then continue our drive, passing through Kelmscott, the home of the Arts and Crafts founder, William Morris.
Stop At: Arlington Row, Awkward Hill, Bibury GL7 5NJ England
Our journey from Kelmscott takes us through the old market town of Lechlade and some pretty Cotswold stone villages to idyllic Bibury. Enjoy walking around the 17th century cottages, water meadow and trout farm.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of St Peter & St Paul, The Church of St. Peter & St. Paul Market Place, Northleach GL54 3HL England
Heading through the Coln Valley we travel through a succession of stone hamlets, hidden valleys and remarkable scenery, before arriving in the historic wool town of Northleach, with its impressive Perpendicular church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bourton on the Water, Windrush river, Bourton-on-the-Water England
We then head into the North Cotswolds and visit Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a stroll along the beautiful River Windrush or visit the model village or vintage car museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England
A short drive take us to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Enjoy browsing around the quaint antiques shops, boutiques and charming cafes or visit the fine St Edwards Church.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP England
We return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton, passing finally through Woodstock, the site of magnificent Blenheim Palace. We make a brief photo stop outside the gates of Blenheim Palace.
Duration: 10 minutes
